Best Fat Camp for Missouri Families!

Fat Camp Defined

A “fat camp” is a place where young Missouri people go to have fun, make new friends, and learn about health and fitness while losing weight. Many young people up through young adults may benefit from a weight loss camp. These camps work through a dedicated program of diet, exercise, and education. At Camp Pocono Trails we call our program a “weight loss camp” as opposed to a “fat camp.” This is because we believe framing the issue with positivity is more helpful than using a negative term like “fat camp.” While we do use the term on this page, we would never call a camper “fat” at our program. We even employ qualified therapists to work on self-esteem and positive body image at camp.

We love campers from Missouri at our fat camp. We are truly a fat camp for Missouri teens, adolescents, and young adults. We can help Missouri campers figure out transportation to our camp and ensure you feel right at home at Camp Pocono Trails!

Do Fat Camps Work?

Fat camps work to help kids lose weight and keep it off through a combination of fitness, nutrition, and education. At Camp Pocono Trails, we are proven to be effective not just for losing weight during the weeks at camp, but also for helping the weight stay off upon returning home. If you check out our Transformations page you can see the astounding results we have produced. Our results are due to our 20+ years of experience in the field of health, nutrition, and long term weight control. At Camp Pocono Trails we don’t use fear or “boot camp” approaches for weight loss. Instead, we motivate and inspire our campers to be their best and develop long-term strategies for weight loss that will stand the test of time.

Families looking for a fat camp in Missouri will find that Camp Pocono Trails is your top choice. We have been around longer than 99% of summer camps, we are ACA accredited, and we have thousands of past campers who give us glowing reviews every year!

We keep you updated at Camp Pocono Trails! Staying in touch is critical for campers on their weight loss journey. We use a parent portal where parents can log in and see photos of their child in action. Your child will be assigned a counselor as well. We have licensed therapist at camp too which work on issues like self-esteem.

What’s the Typical Day at a Fat Camp?

From the moment we wake up, campers are on the move at Camp Pocono Trails. We make activity fun. We realize not everyone is excited to wake up and start the day with physical activity, so we use group support of friends young people make in their cabin to support and encourage each-other to try out everything.

Every day will consist of a combination of low-calorie meals, fun exercise activities and games, and classes designed to help campers learn skills to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle upon returning home. While children may be reluctant to be away from home for multiple weeks, Camp Pocono Trails and our experienced staffers understand how to combat homesickness and keep kids busy.

Campers wake up at 7:45 am and participate in multiple “activity periods” per day. Every camper gets to try most, if not all activities at camp. Some activities are optional like our challenge course or zip lines. Favorite activities often include swimming, wake boarding, tubing, golf and Zumba class.

Activity periods extend through the day. Campers also participate in nutrition and optional self-esteem classes. We do a fun activity in the evening like skits, drama activities, and more. Lights go out from 10 to 10:30 pm depending on the camper’s age.

How Much do I Eat at a Fat Camp?

Most camps give campers three real meals per day. Meals are specially designed by chefs and nutritionists to ensure that a low-calorie diet can still give kids enough healthy energy to stay active during their stay. The combination of healthy meals and heavy exercise ensure a net-negative calorie intake and steady, maintainable weight loss.

Campers at Camp Pocono Trails can eat as much as they like. However, food is cooked properly and main portion sizes are limited to the appropriate amount. But campers can have all the salad they would like.

It is very rare that we ever hear of a camper being hungry at camp. We offer three meals a day along with three snacks. Campers are also required to carry water bottle with them and keep hydrated.

We eat a lot of traditional foods at camp, they are just prepared in a way that is healthier. For example, nothing is fried at camp. Instead we grill, steam, or bake.

We also don’t serve soda at camp. When we do have items like cheese or milk, we use that fat-free alternative. Finally, we teach campers how to prepare their own meals so that they can implement the changes they learn at camp back home.

If your child has any anxieties about food served at fat camp you have assure them that our portions are substantial, our food taste great, and they will learn recipes they will want to show you when they return home. Our culinary component is truly a highlight of camp.

At Camp Pocono Trails, a lengthy and rigorous pre-selection and screening process precedes employment to ensure the highest possible success rate with campers. We are proud to say that over 65 percent of our staff returns each summer. Many members of our team were once Camp Pocono Trails campers!

Camp Pocono Trails understands that breaking old habits can be challenging, but with support from experts in the field and other teens who also want to see self-improvement you can accomplish your self-improvement goals.

Often campers that overuse technology tend to be overweight and in need of restful sleep. The serenity of a mountain escape is a great way to detach from old habits and discover healthy new activities that can replace them. Many teens are in need of a “digital detox” but completely unplugging is not a long term solution to chronic overuse of technology. At Camp Pocono Trails, campers learn how to self-monitor and regulate screen activity. Licensed Cognitive Behavioral Therapists (CBT) will support your teen to develop strategies to balance the amount of technology they use with scheduling time for healthy activities.

Campers leave our healthy skills camp with a new zest for life and a positive outlook that withstands the transition back home. If you would like to talk with us about giving your child the experience of a fun summer filled with weight loss and healthy skill-building, give us a call today at 1-800-365-0556.